silly pillowcase question - The DIS Discussion Forums

AZMermaid · 12-27-2012, 10:39 AM

For those of you who have done the autograph pillowcase thing... does you child use it on their pillow at home? Does the sharpie come off on their face? In the wash? Thanks for humoring me!

BeckyE · 12-27-2012, 01:26 PM

Not silly at all. I too am curious!

1153rsmith · 12-27-2012, 01:40 PM

My children used them for a while then the signatures started to bleed. They didn't come off on anything. I guess it was just skin oil that would cause them to start to look fuzzy. We used a sharpie. I don't know if a fabric marker would be better or worse.

If you want other options, consider a photo matt or a large wooden letter. My children have done both. On the wooden letters, they are available at Michaels or A.C. Moores, they are white and roughly 9 inches high. My kids did their initials and now have them hanging on their walls. It turned out really cool.

ZoneOrr · 12-27-2012, 01:41 PM

How do you get your pillow case with the signature?

shburks · 12-27-2012, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 1153rsmith

My children used them for a while then the signatures started to bleed. They didn't come off on anything. I guess it was just skin oil that would cause them to start to look fuzzy. We used a sharpie. I don't know if a fabric marker would be better or worse.

If you want other options, consider a photo matt or a large wooden letter. My children have done both. On the wooden letters, they are available at Michaels or A.C. Moores, they are white and roughly 9 inches high. My kids did their initials and now have them hanging on their walls. It turned out really cool.

This is a great suggestion! Cruising in a month and will look for those!

PrincessShmoo · 12-27-2012, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ZoneOrr

How do you get your pillow case with the signature?

You take the pillowcase and markers to Guest Services (once onboard) and fill out a request for signatures. It will be returned to your room at the end of the cruise.

peachygreen · 12-27-2012, 01:49 PM

My girls have slept on them, but not as their every day pillowcase. We used fabric markers so they will wash and not wear off.

On our last cruise I use canvas bags.

2012-08-19 11.25.57 by peachygreen2010, on Flickr
I love how those turned out.

I'm not sure what I am going to do this time if anything.

Evansx3 · 12-27-2012, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1153rsmith

My children used them for a while then the signatures started to bleed. They didn't come off on anything. I guess it was just skin oil that would cause them to start to look fuzzy. We used a sharpie. I don't know if a fabric marker would be better or worse.

If you want other options, consider a photo matt or a large wooden letter. My children have done both. On the wooden letters, they are available at Michaels or A.C. Moores, they are white and roughly 9 inches high. My kids did their initials and now have them hanging on their walls. It turned out really cool.

Hi, could you please send me a photo of your children's wooden letter so, I can show my wife? I do not have enough posts to put my email address. What kind of marker did you use? Thank you, Dennis

shburks · 12-27-2012, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Evansx3

Hi, could you please send me a photo of your children's wooden letter so, I can show my wife? I do not have enough posts to put my email address. What kind of marker did you use? Thank you, Dennis

I'd love to see them, too. Could you post a photo?

1153rsmith · 12-27-2012, 07:17 PM

Here is a picture of the letters. These 2 were just done on our last trip to Disney World.

The letters are 9 inches high and 6 inches wide.

Here is our photo matt. This particular one was done on the Dream last year.

I hope this helps.

1153rsmith · 12-27-2012, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evansx3

Hi, could you please send me a photo of your children's wooden letter so, I can show my wife? I do not have enough posts to put my email address. What kind of marker did you use? Thank you, Dennis

We just use Sharpies for the letters and matt.

racingfandj · 12-27-2012, 07:42 PM

We had them sign pillow cases for throw pillows and use them as extras instead of every day pillows.

shburks · 12-27-2012, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1153rsmith

Here is a picture of the letters. These 2 were just done on our last trip to Disney World.

The letters are 9 inches high and 6 inches wide.

Here is our photo matt. This particular one was done on the Dream last year.

I hope this helps.

Thanks! So cute!

kcashner · 12-27-2012, 09:54 PM

If you use fabric markers, follow the instructions on the marker package--many require a hot iron to set the color. Some need steam, some a dry iron. Some have the alternative possibility of tossing into a hot dryer instead of hot iron.

If you set the ink according to the instructions, there should be no issue of fading or bleeding. Permanent sharpies will eventually fade, but it takes a long while.

Four Bears · 12-27-2012, 09:57 PM

I was going to post exactly what kcashner said!

We have never had any problems with bleeding or fading. I used crayola fabric markers and heat set in the dryer per the manufacturer's directions as soon as I got home and before I washed them.

I would also recommend washing the pillowcases first to remove any sizing that is used when they are manufactured.

Our pillow cases are a year old!

12-27-2012, 10:39 AM	#1
AZMermaid DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 855	silly pillowcase question For those of you who have done the autograph pillowcase thing... does you child use it on their pillow at home? Does the sharpie come off on their face? In the wash? Thanks for humoring me! __________________

12-27-2012, 01:40 PM	#3
1153rsmith DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bear Creek, NC Posts: 1,191	My children used them for a while then the signatures started to bleed. They didn't come off on anything. I guess it was just skin oil that would cause them to start to look fuzzy. We used a sharpie. I don't know if a fabric marker would be better or worse. If you want other options, consider a photo matt or a large wooden letter. My children have done both. On the wooden letters, they are available at Michaels or A.C. Moores, they are white and roughly 9 inches high. My kids did their initials and now have them hanging on their walls. It turned out really cool. __________________ Senior Trip-off site-April 1985 \|Honeymoon -OKW- December 1995 \| First Trip with kids - OKW- September 2009 \| Trip for DD B-day --AKV- May 2010 \| Trip for DS B-Day-OKW-Sept 2011 & 3 Day Disney Dream Cruise \| Magic 5 Night Key West-April 2012 \| Our First Christmas Party-November 2012 \| Mexico cruise on the Wonder-April 2013 Cast of Characters: DH DW DS (14) DD (11)

12-27-2012, 01:49 PM	#7
peachygreen DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,929	My girls have slept on them, but not as their every day pillowcase. We used fabric markers so they will wash and not wear off. On our last cruise I use canvas bags. 2012-08-19 11.25.57 by peachygreen2010, on Flickr I love how those turned out. I'm not sure what I am going to do this time if anything. __________________ Family - Me Kristie-37, DH James-37, DD1 Megan-7, DD2 Alice-3 Family Trips to see the Mouse: WDW - October 2008, Nov 2012; DLR - May 2009, Oct 2012; DCL Magic - February 2011; DCL Magic - July 2012; DCL Fantasy - March 2013 Upcoming DCL - Wonder June 2014

12-27-2012, 07:17 PM	#10
1153rsmith DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bear Creek, NC Posts: 1,191	Here is a picture of the letters. These 2 were just done on our last trip to Disney World. The letters are 9 inches high and 6 inches wide. Here is our photo matt. This particular one was done on the Dream last year. I hope this helps. __________________ Senior Trip-off site-April 1985 \|Honeymoon -OKW- December 1995 \| First Trip with kids - OKW- September 2009 \| Trip for DD B-day --AKV- May 2010 \| Trip for DS B-Day-OKW-Sept 2011 & 3 Day Disney Dream Cruise \| Magic 5 Night Key West-April 2012 \| Our First Christmas Party-November 2012 \| Mexico cruise on the Wonder-April 2013 Cast of Characters: DH DW DS (14) DD (11)

12-27-2012, 07:42 PM	#12
racingfandj Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Arkansas Posts: 281	We had them sign pillow cases for throw pillows and use them as extras instead of every day pillows. __________________ Disney Fantasy - June/July 2012 Disney Dream - January 2013 Going Wondering - July 2013

12-27-2012, 01:26 PM	#2
BeckyE Earning My Ears Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 21	Not silly at all. I too am curious!

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12-27-2012, 01:41 PM	#4
ZoneOrr Earning My Ears Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 48	How do you get your pillow case with the signature?

12-27-2012, 09:54 PM	#14
kcashner DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 33,275	If you use fabric markers, follow the instructions on the marker package--many require a hot iron to set the color. Some need steam, some a dry iron. Some have the alternative possibility of tossing into a hot dryer instead of hot iron. If you set the ink according to the instructions, there should be no issue of fading or bleeding. Permanent sharpies will eventually fade, but it takes a long while.

12-27-2012, 09:57 PM	#15
Four Bears Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 170	I was going to post exactly what kcashner said! We have never had any problems with bleeding or fading. I used crayola fabric markers and heat set in the dryer per the manufacturer's directions as soon as I got home and before I washed them. I would also recommend washing the pillowcases first to remove any sizing that is used when they are manufactured. Our pillow cases are a year old! __________________ Me DH DD5 & DD3 Disney Magic 2010 Eastern Caribbean Disney Magic 2012 Western Caribbean Disney Fantasy 2013 Western Caribbean Counting down to Disney Fantasy Eastern Caribbean

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